The Comparative Analysis :

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) vs. BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)

€ 44,200
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18) VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
€ 46,000
 BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18) BMW 325d
€ 44,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,000

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 0.8 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 325d.
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
58.1
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
72.1
82
56.3
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
71.3
80
72.1 in
Width
71.3 in
82 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80 in
58.1 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
109.7
187.7
Blueprint BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)
110.6
182.4
187.7 in
Length
182.4 in
109.7 in
Wheelbase
110.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
3794 lb
Curb Weight
3483 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4553 lb
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT 4MOTION DSG (14 - 18)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
8.2 %
BMW 325d Steptronic (16 - 18)

General

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
B8
Generation
F30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW B47
*CUA*
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
237 hp
221 hp
BMW 325d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 325d

Performance

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 325d

▶ REPLAY
16.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.76 lb/hp
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
16.01 lb/hp
15.76 lb/hp
BMW 325d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
43 mpg
53 mpg
BMW 325d
36 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
746 mi
Range
805 mi
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
746 mi
805 mi
BMW 325d
Environmental Impact
113.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
90.4 kWh
VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
113.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
BMW 325d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Passat 2.0 TDI SCR BMT
BMW 325d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1188 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.6 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data